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Magnificent Japanese Meiji (late 19thc) Black-lacquer Rounded Rectangular Letter Box (fubako)
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Beautiful Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) black-gold lacquer rounded rectangular letter box (fubako), profusely decorated with pine, bamboo and prunus (sho-chiku-bai – the three ‘friends of winter'' that flourish at the same time) foliage in gold and silver takamaki-e, the design extending over the sides of the box. Reserved on a roiro-nuri ground, the inside of the lid and box of rich mura-nashiji, both sides of the box with silvered-metal fittings in the form of a plum blossom attached with a loose ring handle incorporating the tasselled, purple silk cord. Comes with original wood storage box. Measures 24.6cm x 9.5cm x 5.2cm.
Lovely original condition. A masterful example of Japanese lacquerwork.
Internal Reference: AD571/24
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1044997
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 5.2cm (2.0inches)Width is 24.6cm (9.7inches)Depth is 9.5cm (3.7inches)
Antique SA1044997 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
ANTIQUE SA1044997
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07975 614592
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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